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  1. Columbia University: How to Apply for 2025, Acceptance Rate, and What To Expect as a Columbia SOA Film Student

    Columbia University: How to Apply for 2025, Acceptance Rate, and What To Expect as a Columbia SOA Film Student

    At Columbia University School of the Arts, film students master the art of storytelling in motion, learning future-facing visual and narrative techniques. Instructors include Academy Award winners and nominees, such as James Schamus (Producer and Screenwriter, "Brokeback Mountain," "Crouching...
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  2. AFI Conservatory: How to Apply for 2025, Acceptance Rate, and What to Expect as an AFI Fellow

    AFI Conservatory: How to Apply for 2025, Acceptance Rate, and What to Expect as an AFI Fellow

    For more than 50 years, the American Film Institute Conservatory has elevated the art of cinema and helped film students lay the groundwork for lifelong film careers. In 2022, FilmSchool.org named AFI Best West Coast Film School. And in 2024, The Hollywood Reporter ranked AFI no. 2 in its annual...
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    • Category: Applying to Film School
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    Can I act in my film submission?

    Especially with COVID and just not having many friends in general, I’m kind of limited on actors. Can I be featured in it? Is that allowed for me to still produce and direct it but also be a lead actor? There’s only like 2-3 actors that occur in the film.
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    Which school is better for film: Northwestern or Barnard

    Hi everyone! I'm an international high school rising senior who wants to become a director in the industry. I want to study film in college, and I want to attend a school that has internship opportunities with Hollywood industry professionals so that I will be able to network with them for my...
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    Advice Need help with you Film MFA application?

    I'm a MFA graduate of a top USA film school and have worked in the film school admissions process for five years while there. I have been offering consultations for people on their applications, short scripts and feature projects. So feel free to reach out and I can share more information on my...
  6. Leo86

    How many applicants are there for the Cinematography course at AFI?

    Does anyone know approximately how many applications AFI receive for the Cinematography course at AFI? And how many of those are picked out for interview?
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    2017 Applicants - Want to know one of the biggest application mistakes? IFI is doing Q&As this week

    The International Film Institute (IFI) supports all aspiring filmmakers as they work towards an education in film. During the application period for film schools, we're here to take your questions! One of the most common mistakes when submitting an application to a school is focusing the...
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    Want to know one of the biggest application mistakes? IFI is answering your film school questions.

    The International Film Institute (IFI) supports all aspiring filmmakers as they work towards an education in film. During the application period for film schools, we're here to take your questions! We have seen one of the most common mistakes when submitting an application to a school is...
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    Game Show Casting

    Hey all, Maybe not the most appropriate subject for this forum, but won't hurt. I got invited to go to a game show casting in Hollywood on Wednesday for Celebrity Name Game. If someone lives in the area, is telegenic, and wants to try out with me, please reply here ASAP. Travis

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